A bicyclist was killed in an overnight hit-and-run crash near Ellenton. The incident occurred about 12:30 a.m. Monday on U.S. 301 near 19th Avenue East. Daniel Mimbs, 26, of Bradenton, was riding his bicycle along the shoulder of U.S. 301 when another vehicle struck him from behind, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The vehicle, possibly a silver Ford with damage to the front, fled the scene. Authorities recovered a piece of the vehicle’s right, front headlight. Mimbs was taken to Blake Medical Center and pronounced dead, FHP reports. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information on the suspect vehicle can call Trooper Donnelly at 751-8350 or Corporal Carroll at 751-8366....
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